Compliance Auditor - Payroll

Legacy Professionals LLP; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Paid parental leave

Employee referral bonus

Dress for your day attire

Reimbursement for CFE review course

Job summary

Legacy Professionals LLP, located in Westchester, Illinois, seeks a dedicated compliance auditor to join their team. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and involves performing audits to ensure proper employer contributions to benefit funds. Candidates should possess strong analytical and technical skills, with a focus on teamwork and communication.

The role offers opportunities for growth within the firm and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and 401(k). Local travel will be needed for audit assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business-related field or Associate's degree with 2+ years of work experience.
• Strong analytical, research, and technical skills are required.
• Familiarity with payroll systems and reliable transportation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform compliance audits for fringe benefit funds.
• Prepare audit files and set appointments.
• Classify employees and review bank records.
• Prepare final audit reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Technical skills

Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Illinois - Westchester, IL 60154

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $53,000.00 - $58,000.00

Job Category: Audit

Position Overview

We have developed an extensive department and maintain a full staff of compliance auditors dedicated exclusively to performing compliance audits. Our compliance audit department does not require an employee to be a CPA at any level.

In this position, you will perform compliance audits for various fringe benefit funds to determine if an employer is contributing properly to the benefit funds on behalf of their employees. Initial assignments will include assisting experienced compliance auditors on compliance audit engagements and performing a wide range of audit support functions.

Job Responsibilities

• Read collective bargaining agreements and understand the basis upon which contributions should be made
• Prepare audit files and set appointments
• Perform fieldwork based on compliance audit program
  • Record payroll taxes
  • Classify employees
  • Record payroll
  • Review bank records such as accounts payable/check register
• Prepare final audit report

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business related field. Accounting (Non-CPA path), Finance or business majors preferred or Associates degree with at least 2 years of related professional work experience
• Strong analytical, research and technical skills
• Strong computer skills such as Microsoft Excel
• Teamwork and communications skills
• Detail oriented and able to handle numerous assignments
• Familiarity with payroll systems/business checking accounts is a plus
• Must have reliable transportation in order to drive to employer locations for audit assignments. Local travel will be required and out-of-town travel may be required at times

Benefits

• Great opportunity for growth within the firm
• Opportunity to work closely with Managers, Senior Associates and Employers
• Competitive benefits package (including vacation, sick leave, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), long/short-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending account & dependent care account program)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Dress for your day attire – jeans in the office and professional attire at clients
• Reimbursement for CFE review course and exam fees
• Bonus when successfully completing the CFE exam
• Payment for professional membership costs
• Employee referral bonus
• Fun firm sponsored social events

Legacy Professionals LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.